stolen
Translation
stolen
Examples
The police recovered the stolen painting.
The police recovered the stolen painting.
Grammar Patterns
stolen ((noun)) describes something taken without permission The police recovered the stolen painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purloined, pilfered, misappropriated
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to steal'.
Memory Tips
Describes the state of something after it has been taken by a thief. Think of 'a stolen car'.